Geometric Aspects of Force Controllability for a Swimming Model

Journal Article · Fri Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 2008 · Applied Mathematics and Optimization

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00245-007-9013-X· OSTI ID:21067390

Khapalov, A. Y. ^[1]

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1. Washington State University, Department of Mathematics (United States), E-mail: [e-mail]

We study controllability properties (swimming capabilities) of a mathematical model of an abstract object which 'swims' in the 2-D Stokes fluid. Our goal is to investigate how the geometric shape of this object affects the forces acting upon it. Such problems are of interest in biology and engineering applications dealing with propulsion systems in fluids.

• OSTI ID: 21067390
• Journal Information: Applied Mathematics and Optimization, Vol. 57, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00245-007-9013-x; Copyright (c) 2008 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0095-4616
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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